GATE Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key 2024

GATE Life Sciences Question Paper and Answer Keys 2024 will be released by IISc Bengaluru after the exam is conducted in February 2024. In addition to releasing the answer key, authorities will open a provision to challenge the answer key in case candidates feel that there is an incorrect answer to a question in the life science answer key for the GATE 2024 exam.

GATE Life Sciences Question Paper and Answer Keys 2024

The GATE life sciences question paper involves various sections. Wherein Chemistry (Section P) is a mandatory section for examinees. Further, examinees may attempt the following sections as per their qualifications and capabilities.

• Biochemistry (Q)
• Botany (R)
• Microbiology (S)
• Zoology (T)
• Food Technology (U)

Also Check: GATE Admit Card 2024

The entire question paper consists of 65 questions with 100 marks. Candidates must complete the paper within 3 hours. 

GATE Life Sciences Question Paper and Answer Keys 2024

GATE Exam Year & Date	Session	Question Paper PDF
2024	To be Announced	To be Updated
2023	To be Updated	To be Updated
Feb 12, 2022	Afternoon	Click Here
Feb 13, 2022	Afternoon	Click Here
Feb 2, 2020	Forenoon	Click Here
Feb 2, 2019	Forenoon	Click Here
Feb 3, 2018	Forenoon	Click Here
Feb 12, 2017	Afternoon	Click Here
Feb 7, 2016	Afternoon	Click Here
Jan 31, 2015	Forenoon	Click Here
Feb 2, 2014	Afternoon	Click Here
Jan 20, 2013	Afternoon	Click Here
Feb 12, 2012	Afternoon	Click Here
Feb 13, 2011	Afternoon	Click Here
Feb 14, 2010	Forenoon	Click Here
Feb 8, 2009	Forenoon	Click Here
Feb 10, 2008	-	Click Here
Feb 11, 2007	-	Click Here

Also Check: GATE Exam Centres 2024

GATE 2024 Answer Key Highlights

Candidates can use the help of the GATE question paper and answer key to calculate their potential score for the GATE 2024 life sciences paper. Therefore, students will get an insight into the marking and results beforehand. 

• Tentatively, examinees can expect the release of the GATE life sciences question paper and answer key on Feb 21, 2024.
• Next, they may use the resources to calculate their potential GATE scores and tally their answers.
• Additionally, authorities will provide a response key for the candidates.
• Ultimately, candidates can challenge the answer key. However, INR 500 will be levied per question challenged.

Also Check: GATE 2024 Life Science Syllabus

Important Dates for GATE Life Sciences Question Paper & Answer Key

As the GATE 2024 exam dates have been released and the authorities have updated candidates on the important events and their tentative dates concerning the GATE Life Sciences Question paper and answer key. 

Important Dates for GATE Life Sciences Question Paper & Answer Key

Events	Important Dates
GATE XL 2024 Exam	To be Announced
GATE XL Response Sheet	To be Announced
GATE Life Sciences Question Paper and Answer Key 2024	To be Announced
Window to Challenge Answer Key	To be Announced

Also Check: GATE 2024 Qualifying Marks

Steps to Download GATE Life Sciences Question Paper & Answer Key

Candidates must note that authorities will make the GATE Life science question paper and answer key available online for download. The stepwise process to download the answer key and the question paper is mentioned below.

1. Firstly, candidates must visit the official website.
2. Next, candidates have to find the link to the answer key from the homepage,
3. Now, they must click on it.
4. Further, the portal will display the subject list and year.
5. Then, click on the GATE Life sciences question paper with the answer key link.
6. Lastly, download and take a printout for further use.

Also Check: GATE 2023 Question Paper with Solution PDF

How to Calculate GATE Score Using GATE Answer Key?

Once authorities publish the GATE 2024 Life sciences answer, key candidates can follow the below method to calculate their potential marks for the GATE Life science question paper. 

• Importantly, candidates must be aware of the GATE life sciences exam pattern and marking scheme, as they can use these resources to calculate their scores precisely. 
• Now, candidates must corroborate their answers with the ones in the answer key.
• Then, following the marking scheme, aspirants must calculate the correct and incorrect answers.
• Accordingly, candidates must award themselves 1 mark for each correct answer and decrease ⅓ marks for every incorrect answer. 
• Likewise, candidates must mark the answers as per the allocated marks for every correct answer.
• Now, candidates must calculate the sum of correct answers and subtract the incorrect answers from them.
• The final number candidates end up with is the GATE score for the GATE life sciences question paper.

Also Check: GATE 2024 Score Calculation

Method to Challenge GATE Life Sciences Answer Key

Candidates are required to pay INR 500 per question. Authorities will refund the amount if the claim turns out to be true, but no amount will be returned if the claim is invalid. Likewise, the instructions below will guide candidates to file their objections, if any.

1. First and foremost, candidates must visit the official website.
2. Now, candidates must log in by keying in their registration ID and password.
3. Next, they have to click on the GATE Answer Key option.
4. Further, candidates must select the subject and click the option to object.
5. Then, examinees must choose the answer they want to object to in the GATE life sciences question paper.
6. Candidates must key in the Question ID and the answer as per them.
7. Aspirants must support the claim by attaching the necessary documents and proofs.
8. In the end, pay the amount per question objected.

Also Check: GATE 2024 Negative Marking

Steps to Access the GATE Response Sheet

The GATE response sheet makes the calculation process seamless for candidates who match their answers with the key. If candidates want to avail of the response sheet, they can follow the method below.

1. First, candidates must go to the official website.
2. Next, they must key in their enrollment details with the password.
3. Further, they must navigate towards the GATE 2024 response.
4. After selecting the subject, they want the response sheet. They may download it for their use. 

Also Check: GATE 2024 Information Brochure